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After sequencing DNA from 910 people of African descent, scientists found 300 million letters that were missing from the Human Genome Project, @sarahzhang reportshttp://on.theatln.tc/mPlpz2X 

.@olgakhazan hates winter, so she asked researchers if there's any way to learn to love it:http://on.theatln.tc/DeIAWDc 

In the 1980s and '90s, teens were bombarded with warnings of "gateway drugs." Now, more teens try marijuana before alcohol and cigarettes. @amandamull explains the trend:http://on.theatln.tc/iv8Mopu 

From @theatlvideo: The ‘satanic evil’ of child sex abuse in the Catholic Churchhttp://on.theatln.tc/GQR2nGV 

From @theatlphoto: The pontoon bridges that carry millions at Kumbh Melahttp://on.theatln.tc/sFs3w9G 

"Science suggests that there are two types of people who tolerate the cold well. Sadly, I’m neither." @olgakhazan asked researchers if there's any way to learn to love winter:http://on.theatln.tc/fn1Tkh2 

In extreme environments like Chile's Atacama Desert, living organisms are much easier to spot when you know what you're looking for. Could the same be true for other planets? @rboyle31 reports:http://on.theatln.tc/XBgfcGb 

"While mainline Protestant and Catholic churches are seeing declining numbers, Buddhism, Islam, and various charismatic and Protestant traditions are actually growing, and they need space to gather."http://on.theatln.tc/hwDVhia 

"Even when there is substantial majority support for tackling big problems, such as gun violence and climate change today, political minorities can count on the system to help them," argues @julianzelizer:http://on.theatln.tc/N0lCd9c 

The U.S. is reportedly brokering a deal with Mexico to address the migrant caravan. The arrangement could make asylum next to impossible, @priscialava reports:http://on.theatln.tc/Q7CmOqu 

See if you can solve today's mini puzzle:http://on.theatln.tc/B12ikmp 

With "Creed," Ryan Coogler and Sylvester Stallone profoundly altered the racial subtext of America’s most iconic sports-film franchise, writes @adamserwer:http://on.theatln.tc/efPvNYu 

"Study after study has shown that women do not get equal pay for equal work, nor do they have access to equal work." @AnnieLowrey on the gender wage gap:http://on.theatln.tc/RCJUarB 

Congress doesn’t allow OSHA to regulate or inspect any aspect of life on small farms, including the cases of hundreds of workers who have died on the job, writes @EliWolfe4:http://on.theatln.tc/63OmReZ 

The "SpongeBob Squarepants" creator Stephen Hillenburg, who died this week at age 57, created an immediate hit that transcended its youthful audience and became beloved around the world, @davidlsims writeshttp://on.theatln.tc/zKNeklo 

Mike Espy’s defeat in Mississippi marked the end to a disappointing season for black candidates for statewide offices across the country. But, for some, it’s a turning point, writes @fivefifths:http://on.theatln.tc/jDZhAfD